We are excited to announce that Howard County Youth Program (HCYP) and Western Howard County Youth Basketball Association, Inc. (WHCYBA) are merging beginning June 2017!

The new organization will be HCYP. The new organization combines more than 100 years of successful youth services in Howard County. The organizations have provided almost identical programs for youth, and the merger will now allow for more streamlined and efficient program and administrative operations. The basketball experience for players and their families should be the same as it has been in previous years.

Former WHCYBA recreation program players are encouraged to register with HCYP for the 2017-2018 season. Please go to www.hcyp.org and click on “Basketball,” click on “Registration.” Please contact BJ Borden, the HCYP Director of Basketball Operations, at hbordenjr@aol.com if you have any recreation program questions.

Former WHCYBA travel program players will register on paper with HCYP for the 2017-2018 season. Randy Henggeler, the HCYP Travel Commissioner, will contact the travel team coaches in the near future regarding a meeting. In the meantime, you can contact Randy at randy.henggeler@gmail.com if you have any travel program questions.

Former WHCYBA middle school program players will register on paper with HCYP for the 2017-2018 season. BJ Borden, the HCYP Director of Middle School Programs, will contact the middle school team coaches in the near future regarding a meeting. In the meantime, you can contact BJ at hbordenjr@aol.com if you have any middle school program questions.

Former WHCYBA Age Group Coordinators (AGC’s) and coaches should indicate on registration forms whether they are interested in continuing in those roles in the new organization. Please contact BJ Borden, the HCYP Director of Basketball Operations, at hbordenjr@aol.com if you have any AGC or coaching questions.

Former WHCYBA Referees will continue to referee as part of HCYP. Please contact Scott Malcolm, the former WHCYBA Referee Director, at jsmalcolm8@gmail.com if you have any referee questions.